megahertz
noun
mega·hertz
ˈme-gə-ˌhərts 
-ˌherts
plural megahertz
: a unit of frequency equal to one million hertz
—abbreviation MHz
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The sale will add about 50 megahertz of mid-band and low-band spectrum to AT&T's network, with the licenses covering more than 400 markets across the U.S., AT&T said.
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Annie Palmer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
However, hydrogen, which is the most abundant element in the universe, emits a characteristic radio signal at a frequency of 1,420 megahertz, corresponding to a wavelength of about 8.3 inches (21 centimeters).
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 21 July 2025
Each Pulsar also incorporates a 32-bit RISC-V CPU that can run at up to 160 megahertz for systems management, as well as a range of standard sensor interfaces and other components.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 June 2025
The Gold Apollo pagers can receive messages at a frequency of 450 to 470 megahertz, which can ensure communication from around 36 miles away.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2024
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Annie Palmer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
However, hydrogen, which is the most abundant element in the universe, emits a characteristic radio signal at a frequency of 1,420 megahertz, corresponding to a wavelength of about 8.3 inches (21 centimeters).
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 21 July 2025
Each Pulsar also incorporates a 32-bit RISC-V CPU that can run at up to 160 megahertz for systems management, as well as a range of standard sensor interfaces and other components.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 June 2025
The Gold Apollo pagers can receive messages at a frequency of 450 to 470 megahertz, which can ensure communication from around 36 miles away.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Megahertz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/megahertz. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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megahertz
noun
mega·hertz
ˈmeg-ə-ˌhərts
-ˌhe(ə)rts
: a unit of frequency equal to one million hertz
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megahertz
noun
mega·hertz
ˈmeg-ə-ˌhərts
: one million hertz
—abbreviation MHz
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